Coronavirus
The Caterer takes the Coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously. The epidemic and it's consequences including the steps taken to combat the virus has a serious impact on the hospitality sector. We try to collect all information and do what The Caterer does the best: provide guidance and shine light on ways how we can survive and emerge stronger at the end.
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Call for Competition & Markets Authority to investigate OTAs' actions
The Bed and Breakfast Association has said it would like the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) to look into changes online travel agents (OTAs) have made to their terms and conditions since the coronavirus outbreak.
Isle of Skye facing ‘devastating’ losses following coronavirus fallout
Tourism hotspot the Isle of Skye is facing devastating losses following the collapse of the 2020 tourist season due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Carluccio’s doing 'everything to determine a way forward' as entire team takes March pay cut
Carluccio’s CEO has said the company is doing “everything we can” to “determine a way forward”[...]
MPs call on JD Wetherspoon boss to ‘pay staff and serve your country in time of crisis’
Almost 100 MPs have written to JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin calling on him to pay[...]
Message to landlords: ‘Stop fighting, stop threatening and we’ll talk about this in six months’ time’
Despite the new three-month moratorium to block commercial evictions, further protection is urgently required for hospitality[...]
Advice: Dealing with your landlord
Catherine Gannon, founder of Gannons Solicitors, advises operators facing crisis due to a loss of revenue[...]
Banks told to help ensure viable businesses survive crisis
Banks have been told “we must ensure that firms whose business models were viable before this crisis remain viable once it is over”, in a letter from the chancellor, governor of the Bank of England and CEO of the FCA. "
SSP expects coronavirus to hit second-half revenues by up to 85%
SSP has said revenues have been down approximately 80%-85% in the UK and continental Europe over the last week and is also assuming a “very pessimistic scenario” for the second half of the year.
Pubs warned ‘flout rules and face losing your licence’
Police have warned landlords that if they breach the government-imposed lockdown and continue to serve customers they could lose their licence.
London’s Excel to be turned into temporary hospital
Health secretary Matt Hancock has said that the Excel centre in London’s Docklands is to be[...]
Whitbread keeps employees on full pay until government support kicks in
Whitbread has said all its employees remain on full pay before “a significant number” are placed[...]
JD Wetherspoon denies 'abandoning workers' during time of crisis
JD Wetherspoon has been accused of “abandoning workers in a time of need”, after staff claimed[...]
Greggs, PizzaExpress and KFC latest to close, including takeaway
Greggs, PizzaExpress and KFC are the latest brands to close their stores, including takeaway services, due[...]
Lockdown: closure extended to hotels; takeaway and delivery remain open
Following strict new measures announced by the prime minister yesterday evening, the government has extended the closure of businesses to include hotels, while takeaway and delivery services may remain open."
Government confirms it will block commercial evictions
Commercial tenants unable to pay rent because of coronavirus will be protected from eviction, the government has announced.
Hoteliers accuse OTAs of 'behaving appallingly' over changes to terms and conditions
Hoteliers have accused OTAs of “behaving appallingly” by insisting all bookings – including those that were non-refundable – are reimbursed, without cancellation charges.
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